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3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER
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3.1 REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTION
“WIOUWASH is derived from the Þ rst two letters of the counties through
which it passes: WInnebago, OUtagamie, WAupaca, and SHawano.”
Wisconsin State Trails.
The WIOUWASH State Trail is planned to extend from Oshkosh north to
Birnamwood. At this point in time two sections of this rail trail have been
completed. The Oshkosh section extends from the Oshkosh 21 miles to
Hortonville; the other extends 24 miles from Split Rock to Birnamwood.
The two built sections are separated by a gap of about 30 miles.
The Oshkosh Riverwalk meets the WIOUWASH Trail extending this State
Trail into the downtown; optimizing the value of both sides of the Fox
River for recreational use; and providing a continuous linear-recreation
corridor to the southeast.
The WIOU WA SH Trail co n sists of cr u she d l i m esto ne bu t b ec ome s
paved in Oshkosh. The Riverwalk is intended to be concrete pavement
the entire length.
3.2 OVERALL RIVERWALK DEVELOPMENT
Development and redevelopment throughout the Fox River corridor
through Oshkosh is poised to occur. Both the north and south sides of
the river have several zones ripe for improvements that capitalize on the
riverfront’s value. These zones are illustrated on the facing page.
STARTING ON THE NORTH FROM WEST TO EAST:
Marion Road Zone: The area just east of Wisconsin Street to Oregon
Street, is intended to receive mixed-use development that contains com-
mercial and residential uses with seasonal slips.
City Center Area and Hotel Zone: Located between Oregon and Main
Streets, has received signiÞ cant commercial ofÞ ce and retail redevelop-
ment; the hotel and restaurant are intended to be redeveloped and made
a more vital component of the downtown and riverfront district.
Riverside Park: Located east of Main Street, Riverside Park has received
signiÞ cant investment to create the amphitheater which is now serving as
a catalyst for additional park and riverfront redevelopment.
STARTING ON THE SOUTH FROM WEST TO EAST:
William A. Steiger Park Addition: This river edge park has the potential
to become much more vibrant and provide a great deal more access to
the river both physically and visually. Intended improvements include a
two-lane boat launch, parking, picnicking facilities, and the Riverwalk.Figure 3.1-1
South Shore West Zone: The area east of the current Þ shing pier is
intended to be redeveloped with an improved and expanded marina, as
well as riverfront condominium housing, some traditional single family
housing, and screening from adjacent industrial uses.
Jeld-Wen Area: This industrial area will remain as an employment center
with aesthetic and trail improvements to the river edge and redevelopment
along Oregon Street portion.
South Shore Central Zone: Located between Oregon and Main Streets,
this redevelopment will incorporated the adaptive reuse of several
structures and focus on providing an array of uses including residential,
recreational, and boat storage.
Pioneer Resort: The site is currently in redevelopment stage of the exist-
ing Pioneer Resort. The Pioneer Resort includes Pioneer island area and
marina south of the island. The Riverwalk is planned to be an integral
part of the resort development connecting the public with the island and
marina amenities.
Pioneer Drive South: This area is comprised of approximately ½ acre of
land between the railroad tracks and south basin of the marina conÞ ne-
ment. The redevelopment area also include the south breakwall of the
marina. The area of land is intended to become open space with parking
while connecting the public to the waters edge and breakwall with the
Riverwalk.
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Figure 3.2-1
Legend
Buildings
Roads
Water
Redevelopment Boundaries
Riverwalk
Boardwalk
Docks
Riverwalk Trees
Trees
Fence
Rip-Rap
Sheet Pile Wall Edge
Benches
Bollard and Pedestrian Lights